Tips For Remodeling Your Kitchen When Your Budget Is Tight

Posted on: 4 April 2018

If you're tired of your old kitchen, but you don't have a very big budget to remodel it, you're probably looking for ways to cut corners where you can. To give your kitchen a new look, you'll probably need new cabinets, flooring, and countertops. In addition, you'll want to paint the room and probably add new appliances. However, if you need to save a lot of money, then you may need to avoid things like knocking out walls and installing new plumbing and electrical outlets unless these jobs are vital. Here's a look at things you want a contractor to do for kitchen remodeling and things you can do to help save money.

Jobs For A Kitchen Remodeling Contractor

You should leave complicated jobs for the contractor so the results have a professional look. This includes things like putting in new cabinets and countertops. Still, you might save money by opting for a pantry rather than upper and lower cabinets. Or you might want only lower cabinets and use shelves on the top. Another option is to let the contractor paint your old cabinets so they look like new. You might even consider just swapping out cabinet doors rather than installing whole new cabinets. Let your remodeling contractor know your budget and ask for advice on how to update your cabinets in a way you can afford.

Cabinets will take a huge chunk of your budget so you want to think carefully about what type you want installed. Countertops are also an expensive addition to your kitchen, but new countertops can really make a difference in how your kitchen looks and functions. Whether you choose granite, concrete, marble, or solid surface, having them installed by a professional is recommended since the countertops set the mood for the entire kitchen.

Jobs You May Want To Do Yourself

If you have home improvement skills, you can probably paint the kitchen yourself and save some money. However, if you've never painted before, you should probably leave that to the pros as well. Painting takes some experience and skill to get professional results and you don't want to ruin the look of your kitchen by having streaks or uneven coverage on your walls or ceiling. Another job you might be able to do is install the flooring. Some types of flooring such as vinyl tiles or planks are self-adhesive and easy to install. You might even be able to put in sheet vinyl yourself. However, if you want something more complicated and luxurious such as stone, concrete, or wood, you should probably think twice about a DIY attempt.

There are so many exciting ways to remodel a kitchen that it is easy to get carried away with all the things you'd like to do. Start with the basics such as solid, attractive cabinets and countertops and then cut corners elsewhere when you can. Other things you can have done gradually as your budget allows and in the meantime, your kitchen will still look fantastic thanks to its professional remodeling.

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